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Channel Technologies Group

One Company - Three Divisions - World Class Quality

CTG operates an engineering and manufacturing center in Santa

Barbara, Calif. The 103,500 sq. ft. facility contains design, development, manufacturing, and test capabilities for a wide range of technical disci- plines. It is staffed by professional, technical, and manufacturing person- nel with a broad range of experience in piezoelectric physics, transducer design and development, underwater acoustics and oceanogra- phy. Custom engineering, software development, unique manufacturing methodologies, and the highest standards in quality control have ensured their success for over 50 years. • 3 Buildings / 103,500 sq ft. o 4 fully automated acoustic test facilities o ‘Class 1000’ – Clean Room o DoD Cleared Facility • Field test areas o Pier testing o Offshore • (4) Acoustic Testing Tanks o Totaling 73,000 gal • Hydrostatic Test Vessel o Pressure to 10,000psi

Channel Technologies Group (CTG) designs, develops, and manufactures high-quality piezoelectric ceramics, underwater and ultrasonic transducers, and underwater acoustic equipment, including sonar systems, navigation systems, range systems, and custom acoustic solutions.

CTG is the new, streamlined combination of three sister companies; Channel Industries, International Transducer

Corporation (ITC), and Sonatech. Fair prices, for top quality products have ensured their success for over 50 years. Channel's large plant capacity - in tooling, auto- mated machinery, and experienced people - provides the capability to match the specific needs of their customers.

CTG’s core strength is their ability to provide tailored solutions that satisfy the specifications and special require- ments of their customers.

Channel Industries Division

Channel Industries is a custom manufacturer of piezo- electric elements in lead-zirconate and barium titanate compositions. Channel ceramics are recognized among the highest quality in the world. Servicing the best known companies in America and abroad, Channel's engineering and manufacturing capability provides the technology necessary to produce small or large orders quickly and with uniform electrical properties.

International Transducer Center Division

Since its establishment in 1966, ITC has gained a repu- tation for being a leader in the field of ultrasonic and acoustic transducer development. ITC is a leading manu- facturer of acoustic transducers for: ship and submarine sonar, oceanographic survey, seismic exploration, marine life research, medical devices and industrial proximity sensing.

Sonatech Division

Since beginning operation in 1973, the Sonatech

Division of CTG has been a leader in the design and development of underwater navigation and sonar equip- ment for the United States Navy and various other research and military customers. The Sonatech Division is

ISO 9001:2008 certified.

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Ruelas

Channel Technologies Group (CTG)

Channel Technologies Group 879 Ward Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Phone: 805.967.0171 www.channeltechgroup.com

President: Kevin Ruelas

VP/Operations: Arthur Campbell

Channel Industries, Division of CTG 839 Ward Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Phone: 805.967.0171 www.channelindustries.com

President: Kevin Ruelas

Vice President: Elias Medina

Senior Sales Manager: Edward Bickel

Sales & Marketing Manager: Joshua Sharon

International Transducer Center,

Division of CTG 869 Ward Dr., Santa Barbara CA 93111

Tel: 805-683-2575 www.itc-transducers.com

President: Kevin Ruelas

Engineering Manager: Ender Kuntsal

Director of Business Dev: Brian Dolan

Sonatech, Division of CTG 879 Ward Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Phone: 805.683.1431 www.sonatech.com

President: Kevin Ruelas

VP Sonar and Transducer: Mark Shaw

VP Nav and Range Systems: Richard Franklin